Government
By ROMAN USCHAK
February 5, 2026
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Developments continue with the Bridgewater Commons Mall property, at least where the township council is concerned.The municipal governing body unanimously approved a resolution Jan. 22 to execute an amendment to the consolidated Phase One property development agreement with ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Borough of South Plainfield is recognizing February 2026 as ‘American Heart Month’ and, at a recent council meeting, Mayor Matt Anesh issued a proclamation seeking awareness of cardiovascular health among residents. “Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of more than ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board is preparing for a Feb. 18 public hearing on its state-mandated Master Plan Reexamination, a comprehensive review conducted every 10 years to ensure local zoning and development rules remain viable and current. While the report serves as a legal ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Borough Council approved a resolution in support of funding the Hudson Tunnel Project at the governing body's work session meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. “We are doing this (resolution) as work was set to stop because it has run out of money, and we are asking President ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Village Planning Board continued its review of an application to redevelop 58 Church Street during its regular meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026. The application, listed as A. Case #309 – 58 Church Street LLC, seeks approval for a preliminary and final site ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Florida state lawmakers grapple with proposals to slash property taxes, which could severely impact Coconut Creek’s municipal budget, city leaders recently grappled with fallout hitting local nonprofits, even though it’s unclear what may ultimately come out of the state ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - The following is a joint statement from Legislative District 11 Legislators Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul, and Assemblywoman Dr. Margie Donlon.Over the last year, we have seen an escalation of ICE activity in Legislative District 11 and Monmouth County that ...
Linden, NJ — Linden residents please be advised of the upcoming dates of DPW Street Cleaning & Snow Removal from Assistant Superintendent of DPW, Dave MartinezSnow cleanup and street maintenance on the following dates and locations: Thursday, 2/5• Morris Ave — from Woodlawn to Jefferson• ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council have announced plans to transform a 7,501-square-foot lot on Main Street into a municipal park at no cost to taxpayers. A New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJDEP) Green Acres Program grant will help fund the green space.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Tuesday’s Berkeley Heights Township Council meeting opened with a detailed presentation on the Berkeley Heights Public School District’s upcoming facilities referendum, which will go before voters on March 10.Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Feltre attended the meeting and ...
Newark has begun a reinvestment initiative to transform vacant or distressed municipally-owned residential properties and to expand affordable housing opportunities, while putting city-based redevelopers first. The city’s Department of Economic & Housing Development, led by Allison Ladd, hosted ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — New Jersey and New York filed a federal lawsuit this week accusing the Trump Administration of illegally withholding roughly $15 billion in federally committed funding for the Gateway project — the massive rail effort to build new Hudson River tunnels and rehabilitate the ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — New Jersey and New York filed a federal lawsuit this week accusing the Trump Administration of illegally withholding roughly $15 billion in federally committed funding for the Gateway project — the massive rail effort to build new Hudson River tunnels and rehabilitate the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council’s meeting held Tuesday was marked by extended public discussion surrounding the city’s affordable housing settlement, concerns over transparency, and pointed exchanges among council members over governance and tone.Affordable housing attorney Nancy Holm opened ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Sussex County Community College is preparing for a major academic expansion aimed at creating new opportunities for local students and strengthening the regional workforce.At the January 28 meeting, Sussex County Commissioners highlighted a new partnership between SCCC and ...
NEPTUNE CITY - In accordance with Borough Ordinance 127-3 and 113-15, all snow-covered vehicles must be removed from Borough roadways by 1:00 PM, today, February 4th.
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — The Long Branch City Council has awarded the construction contract for a new pier, advancing plans to restore a long-lost feature of the city’s waterfront and expand public access to the ocean.The contract was awarded to New Jersey–based marine contractor JT Cleary. City ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Florida state lawmakers grapple with proposals to slash property taxes, which could severely impact Coconut Creek’s municipal budget, city leaders recently grappled with fallout hitting local nonprofits, even though it’s unclear what may ultimately come out of the state ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A dispute over pickleball noise and governance has moved to court, with two Boca Raton families suing their community association over the conversion of tennis courts they say was done without proper approval and has disrupted nearby homes.Joseph and Ivy Sullivan and Drs. Richard ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Charter Study Commission presented preliminary findings from its municipal employee interviews at its January 22 meeting. In November 2025, Millburn voters approved establishment of the Charter Study Commission by a 65.3% to 34.7% margin (4,458 to 2,369 votes) and ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson on Tuesday has been the What Works Cities Silver Certification for its strong use of data to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, and engage residents. The City also received the certification in 2022. Mayor Andre Sayegh joined Results for America ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Berkeley Heights officials and residents gathered Tuesday evening outside the municipal building for a flag-raising ceremony in recognition of Black History Month, held prior to the Township Council meeting.Mayor Angie Devanney said the ceremony was an opportunity to reflect ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting on Thursday, February 5, 6:30pm.Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.191 Bridge AvenueThe Board is scheduled to review an application from 191 Bridge RB, LLC seeking a use variance to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – February is National Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time to recognize the central role of African Americans in our country’s history. At a Feb. 2 borough council meeting, Mayor Matt Anesh proclaimed February as Black ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Responding to complaints from residents living near a gourmet coffee shop, the town is moving to ban parking during the day on two roads in Ledgewood.Proposed Roxbury Ordinance 02-26, introduced by the Roxbury Mayor and Council on Jan. 27, would prohibit parking on both sides of Riggs ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland's Loxahatchee Road construction project is nearly 70% complete overall as February begins in the anticipated final year of the project.According to FDOT, February project updates include the following:Continue resurfacing operations from Parkside to NW 61st WayBegin gravity ...
Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: As clarified by the Planning Board Chairman, the NPH Real Estate item was not a public hearing. The Board only adopted a memorializing resolution for an approval granted at a prior meeting.SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board will consider a mix of ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Paramus Borough Council are warning residents of the potential increase in human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place at MetLife Stadium this summer. Victims of human trafficking are recruited, harbored or obtained through ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield passed several ordinances during the regular meeting on Monday, January 26, regarding storm water pollution prevention on private properties.The body unanimously approved a trio of agenda items that protect against stormwater pollution on private ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — The City of South Amboy’s Office of Emergency Management has announced that the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be conducting snow removal operations tonight, beginning at 11:00 p.m.Crews will start clearing snow along South Broadway, working from David Street to Bordentown ...